NIT

How it is used in Bolivia

Often asked for when you request a factura; ask what they accept if you have none.

Often asked for with a factura; without one, ask which number they accept.

Often asked for with a factura; without one, ask whether your carnet or passport number is fine.

Bolivia's business tax ID. Every factura needs one, and asking for it comfortably ('¿a qué NIT la emito?') marks you as someone who's done this before, not a beginner.

With almost every factura comes the question '¿con NIT o sin nombre?'. Residents give their tax number so purchases count for them; a visitor simply answers 'sin nombre', no document needed.

When you ask for a factura, staff may ask for your NIT. It's routine, and if you'd rather not give data, you can have the factura made 'sin nombre'.